Malik Willis

Career StatsC+

Year	Team	GP	Yards	TD	INT	RTG
Career		22	1,322	6	3	98.9
2025		4	422	3	0	145.5
2024		7	550	3	0	124.8

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among QB contracts at this AAV tier, Malik Willis earns a C Contract Value Index. At $22.5M annually on a three-year rookie deal, Willis is being compensated as a league-average starter—a valuation that makes sense given his C+ performance grade and the organizational positioning of Miami as a 7-10 team still in evaluation mode rather than a championship window. His limited 2025 season action (4 games) has done little to validate that investment, and the recent headlines paint a picture of a quarterback under active scrutiny: coaching staff messaging explicitly steers him away from leadership roles, media reports flagged accuracy issues during OTAs, and the team's depth signings suggest Miami is building around him without committing to him as a franchise solution. At 26 years old in his fourth season, Willis sits at a make-or-break juncture where consistent, accurate play becomes non-negotiable; the contract itself reflects a team willing to give him a legitimate shot, but there's no patience baked into the structure—one more subpar season could render this deal a sunk cost. The CVI reflects the tension between reasonable salary expectations for a young QB getting a second chance and the tangible uncertainty surrounding whether Willis can translate athleticism into reliable execution come September.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Malik's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Malik Willis, a four-year veteran and former third-round pick, has settled into a reserve role with Miami after limited starting opportunities across his career. With 22 games under his belt, Willis carries a career passer rating of 98.9 and 67.7% completion rate, establishing a respectable baseline despite inconsistent playing time. He profiles as a developmental arm with dual-threat upside rather than an established starter, competing for backup snaps in a crowded quarterback room. Willis's current season metrics reveal an intriguing disconnect: his 124.8 passer rating ranks elite against the 87.79 NFL average, and his 10.2 yards per attempt significantly exceeds the 9.33 elite threshold. His 74.1% completion rate sits above the 63.59 average, and he's averaging 5.56 touchdown percentage versus the 4.38 mean. However, his 78.6 passing yards per game—less than half the 189.25 NFL average—exposes a critical limitation: limited volume and opportunity. His rushing numbers (19.7 yards per game, 0.14 TDs per game) suggest modest mobility at best, hardly distinguishing him as the dynamic runner his pre-draft profile promised. The troubling pattern across 2023-2025 shows a consistent C-minus grade, indicating stagnation rather than progression. Willis's efficiency metrics have improved this season, but the volume floor remains concerning. His path forward depends entirely on whether he can secure starter reps and sustain these per-play numbers over a full slate of games. Without substantial opportunity or another leap in production, Willis risks remaining a journeyman backup rather than realizing his original draft capital's promise.

How Malik Compares at the Position

Malik Willis ranks 37th of 107 graded quarterbacks by performance. That slots Malik between Caleb Williams (C+) just ahead and Jalen Milroe (C+) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

Miami's Willis signing is a speculative gamble on upside rather than proven production. Five headlines emphasize Willis has "everything to prove," signaling low confidence in his NFL readiness. A $67M investment for an unproven QB with a depleted receiver room is structurally risky. Fans debate whether Willis deserves a starting opportunity or if Miami wasted resources chasing potential. Success hinges entirely on Willis proving doubters wrong—a coin flip at best.